Aleksander Ceferin, the president of UEFA, has officially announced that he will not run for FIFA president. This decision comes as no surprise, given his strong opposition to current FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Ceferin has been a vocal critic of Infantino, particularly after the announcement of his plan to privatise the World Cup, which lost him significant support.
The UEFA, led by Ceferin, has threatened to boycott FIFA competitions, a move that would have significant consequences for the sport. Ceferin's term as UEFA president is set to end in 2027, and it is likely that he will be looking to the future. Victor Montagliani, the president of Concacaf, has been mentioned as a potential candidate against Infantino.
Gianni Infantino and Aleksander Ceferin have not spoken since the beginning of the crisis. Ceferin's decision not to run for FIFA president has sparked speculation about the future of the sport, and it remains to be seen who will emerge as a challenger to Infantino's leadership.